Simpsons Senior dog food
Simpsons Senior is a dry dog food built for older dogs, made under Simpsons' wider approach of single-protein, limited-ingredient recipes rather than a mix of several meats in one bag. Our range includes the Simpsons Senior Light Chicken & Brown Rice recipe, a complete food for senior and less active dogs built around a single named protein.
What makes it a senior recipe
The "Light" in the recipe name reflects a lower calorie density suited to older or less active dogs, who typically need fewer calories per kilogram of body weight than a younger, more active dog of the same breed. Feeding a standard adult recipe at the same volume to a senior dog with a lower activity level is a common way weight creeps on in older age.
Alongside the calorie adjustment, the single-protein, chicken and brown rice formulation follows the same hypoallergenic approach as the rest of the Simpsons range — one named meat protein and a straightforward ingredient list, which some owners find easier to manage for an older dog who has developed a known sensitivity over their lifetime.
Who this recipe tends to suit
This is a reasonable option for an older dog whose weight needs watching, or one already eating comfortably on a single-protein diet who needs a lower-calorie version as they age and slow down. It suits owners who want a straightforward, UK-made senior food without switching to an unfamiliar brand entirely.
As with any change for an older dog, introduce a new food gradually over a week or so, and speak to a vet if weight, coat condition or energy levels change noticeably after moving to a new recipe — an older dog is more worth monitoring closely through a diet change than a younger one.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Simpsons Senior Light Chicken & Brown Rice
A lower-oil chicken and brown rice food for senior, overweight or less active dogs
£62.65
Simpsons Puppy Sensitive Salmon Potato
Grain-free salmon and potato puppy food, suitable for large breeds to 18 months
From£17.09
Simpsons Dog 80 20 Meat Fish
A grain-free dry food with five named meat and fish sources, for adult and senior dogs
From£20.35
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Lamb Potato
A grain-free lamb and potato dry food for dogs with sensitive skin or digestion
From£17.05
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Duck Potato
Grain-free duck and potato food for dogs with sensitive skin or digestion
From£18.95
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Salmon Potato
Grain-free dry dog food for sensitive digestion, built on at least 45% salmon
From£16.95
Simpsons Puppy Chicken Rice
Chicken and brown rice puppy food, suitable from weaning through to adulthood
From£15.65
Simpsons Dog Chicken Rice
Adult dry dog food with chicken, brown rice and joint-support actives built in
From£14.75
Simpsons Dog 80/20 Fish
Grain-free dry dog food built around 80% fish, with 20% fruit, veg and botanicals
£89.95
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Chicken Potato
A grain-free chicken and potato dry food for dogs with sensitive skin or digestion
From£16.95
Simpsons Dog Lamb & Brown Rice
Complete dry food for adult dogs with lamb and brown rice, and a built-in joint-care package
£59.55
James Wellbeloved Grain Free Senior Dry Dog Food Turkey & Veg
Grain-free turkey kibble for senior dogs, with glucosamine and chondroitin for joints
£82.35
Common questions
- At what age should a dog move to a senior food?
- This varies by breed size — smaller breeds are often considered senior from around 10 to 12 years old, larger breeds from as early as 6 to 8. There is no single fixed age, and a vet can advise on timing based on your individual dog's size and general health.
- Is Simpsons Senior suitable for a dog with a sensitive stomach?
- The single-protein, limited-ingredient approach is one some owners find easier to manage for a dog with a known sensitivity, but every dog reacts differently. Introduce it gradually alongside the current food and speak to your vet if a known sensitivity is a significant concern.
- Does Simpsons make food for younger dogs too?
- Yes, Simpsons' wider range includes recipes for puppies and working-age adult dogs, generally following the same single-protein, limited-ingredient approach as the senior recipe, with the calorie density adjusted for each life stage.
- Why does my senior dog need fewer calories?
- Older dogs are typically less active than younger ones and their metabolism tends to slow with age, so the same portion of a standard adult food can lead to gradual weight gain. A lower-calorie senior recipe is designed to reduce that risk while still meeting an older dog's nutritional needs.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.